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Sunday, July 13, 2014

JCPD News Release - Aggravated Assault

On 7/12/14, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Aracelia Theresa Oquendo, 1402 Spruce St, 22 years old, and charged her with aggravated assault and shoplifting under $500.

At approximately 2:56 p.m., officers responded to K-Mart, 3019 Peoples St., in reference to a shoplifting call. Upon arrival, a loss prevention employee stated that Ms. Oquendo had been observed concealing merchandise in her purse. The loss prevention employee attempted to stop Ms. Oquendo as she exited the store but she refused to stop. Ms. Oquendo jumped into her vehicle in an attempt to flee the area. The loss prevention employee, who was directly behind her vehicle, was struck by her vehicle as she left the scene. The loss prevention employee was able to avoid injury in the incident. Officers were able to locate Ms. Oquendo’s vehicle near the scene and made a traffic stop.

Ms. Oquendo was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of $15,000 bond. An arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 7/14/14 in Washington County General Sessions Court.